Welcome to the York Academy Regional Charter School, an International Baccalaureate World School. With an unrelenting focus on academic excellence, the York Academy's mission is to challenge students in a diverse learning environment that opens doors for growth, opportunity and global citizenship.

End of the Year Materials Pick Up & Drop Off

We miss our students and regret that we can't celebrate the end of the school year together! We hope you have a wonderful summer, but first, we need your help.

Please make sure to pick up your child's belongings and return York Academy technology and library books this week. Click below to view the schedule for each building.Lower School

The
Proposed Final Budget for the General Fund of the York Academy Regional Charter
School for the 2020-2021 fiscal year in its most recent form is now available.Click here to view it.It is expected to be presented for adoption as a Final
Budget at the Board of Trustees meeting on June 29, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. The
budget may be amended before or after final adoption. If someone is unable to
access the document via this site, a printed copy may be obtained by contacting
our Business Manager, Kevin A. Alvarnaz, at kalvarnaz@yorkarcs.org.

School Calendar

The York Academy Board of Trustees has approved the 2020-2021 school calendar. View it here.

Thank you for #UKnighting to help us raise $22,128 during Give Local York on May 1! Words can't express the depth of our appreciation. Please know that your meaningful donations will be put to good use and impact our students' lives.

We are also proud to be one of the 305 nonprofits who raised over $3.5 million dollars for the community in just 24 hours!

​COVID-19 Information for York Academy Families

Updated: Monday, April 13, 2020

Continuing his efforts to protect the health and safety of students and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Tom Wolf announced that all schools will remain closed for the rest of the 2019-20 academic year. Click here to learn more. In response to his proclamation issued on April 9, 2020 and in alignment with Act 13 of 2020, click here to review York Academy's "Continuity of Education" plan. We are committed to continue providing the beset education possible for each and every student under these evolving circumstances using technology tools and remote instructional strategies.

Additional information regarding free grab and go meals and assistance for internet access/wifi can be found by clicking on "Learn More" below. We are grateful for our caring Food Services Team for their continued commitment to serving meals to our families and the community during this challenging time. Our essential staff, including the Administrative and Custodial Teams, are also valued and appreciated!

York Academy will stay in close communication with you and we are available via email should you need anything. Please make sure to watch this site for updates, check your email, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Thank you for your continued support and understanding. Stay healthy and take care. We are #YorkAcademyUKnighted!

Meet Our CEO

It is a great honor and privilege to be the Chief Executive Officer of York Academy Regional Charter School. With nearly 20 years of experience working in urban education, I am excited to be part of a progressive organization rooted in the heart of York City.

Growing up, I was the kid that teachers hoped would be absent. As a struggling reader, I acted out constantly to avoid exposing my inadequacy to my peers. Mr. Lott, one of my sixth-grade teachers, recognized my struggle with dyslexia and taught me to read during his planning time. His ability to see through the “bad kid” persona changed my life forever and ultimately inspired me to become a teacher. Because of my background in teaching, I am keenly focused on instruction and am passionate about building positive relationships with students.

Mr. Lott influenced me in another way, as well. To my knowledge, he was the first African American male hired to teach at my elementary school in Clovis, New Mexico. What sort of barriers did he have to overcome to be hired? What if those barriers had been too great? Where would I be today? Families and individuals from traditionally underserved communities are still working to overcome similar obstacles and this need for social justice is what inspired me to become a school leader.

I believe that education is the best lever for improving individual lives and our society as a whole, but we cannot leave our children’s future to chance. We need a systemic approach to education that ensures that schools are professional learning communities where all teachers enable and support students to develop the knowledge and skills they need for both academic and personal success. The search for a holistic approach to education drew me to the International Baccalaureate over 10 years ago. As parent, teacher and school leader, I know first-hand the power of IB programmes to transform schools and develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who are motivated to succeed.

I look forward to working with all stakeholders to make York Academy a national model in public education through embracing diversity and full implementation of the International Baccalaureate continuum. In addition, my family and I are excited to make York our home and look forward to learning more about the rich history of our newly adopted city, while also being active participants in building its future.

The York Academy Lottery for the 2020-2021 school year took place on April 6. Please log into the parent portalto view your results. If you have questions, check out these FAQs. We look forward to welcoming many of you to the York Academy family!